The ILR is for those 50 and older who want to learn about science, the arts, society, technology, literature, languages, business, economics, and other subjects. Opportunities are presented to become acquainted with community needs and to link individual talents and interests to those needs, according to Miami University.
For the fall session, “courses range from Victorian Cincinnati and French Mystery Writers to Holiday Origami, a survey of revolutions from 1776 to 2011, and an exploration of George Gershwin and his times,” a release said. “West Chester classes include Living Green, Saving Green, a class on exploring the Cincinnati Art Museum and its treasures, A Wine Tour of the United States, and Exploring Options for a Comfortable Financial Future. In addition, “Cinema Comedy Classics” will be offered at the Learning Center in West Chester on Wednesday evenings.”
”We are excited to have the opportunity to extend ILR programs to the Learning Center, opening up more opportunities for residents of West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, and the surrounding areas to enjoy what the Institute offers,” said Judith de Luce, chair of the ILR board of directors.
A generous grant from the Davis-Wendell Fund of The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty is helping to launch the first year of ILR programming at the VOALC. A single membership fee of $100 enables participants to take as many classes as they wish this fall, the release said A one-time rate of $75 is available to first-time ILR members.
The Institute also arranges special day trips, which this fall includes a tour of Music Hall in Cincinnati and the opportunity to attend a rehearsal of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. A second special trip is to the Ghyslain Chocolate Factory and Wayne County Historical Museum in
Indiana.
For course information or to download ILR’s fall course bulletin, visit www.muohio.edu/ilr. For more information, contact ILR by e-mail at ilr@muohio.edu or phone at (513) 529-8500.